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Driver Crosses Double-Yellow Line, Dies In Route 206 Dump Truck Crash: Cops Driver Crosses Double-Yellow Line, Dies In Route 206 Dump Truck Crash: Cops
Driver Crosses Double-Yellow Line, Dies In Route 206 Dump Truck Crash: Cops A 70-year-old man was ejected and killed in a head-on crash in Sussex County on Wednesday, Sept. 17, authorities said. The crash happened around milepost 121.7 on Route 206 north in Sandyston Township, New Jersey State Police Trooper II Christopher Postorino said. A Nissan passenger car operated by Richard Dudley, of Madison, was traveling south on Route 206 when it crossed the double yellow line into the northbound lane, Postorino said. The Nissan struck a northbound Kenworth dump truck. Dudley was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries, police said. The driver of the Kenwo…
Motorcyclist, 20, Killed In Weekend Route 23 Crash: State Police Motorcyclist, 20, Killed In Weekend Route 23 Crash: State Police
Motorcyclist, 20, Killed In Weekend Route 23 Crash: State Police A 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a weekend crash on Route 23 in Sussex County, authorities said. Troopers responded to the southbound lanes near milepost 49 in Montague Township at 6:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. Clayton Woodley of Milford, PA, was operating a Yamaha motorcycle south on Route 23 when it ran off the road to the right and struck a rock, Marchan said. The motorcycle overturned, ejecting Woodley and causing fatal injuries. “The crash remains under investigation, and no additional information is available,” Marchan said.
Marlton Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Telephone Pole: NJSP Marlton Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Telephone Pole: NJSP
Marlton Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Telephone Pole: Njsp A 47-year-old Marlton man was killed after he crashed into a telephone pole in Burlington County Saturday, Sept. 13, authorities said. At 8:26 p.m., officers responded to a crash on County Road 532 West in Tabernacle Township after a Harley Davidson ran off the road to the right, impacted a telephone phone and overturned, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Thomas Williams was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene, Marchan said. The crash remains under investigation, Marchan said.
‘My First Love’: Girlfriend Pens Heartbreaking Tribute To LI Motorcyclist Killed In DWI Crash ‘My First Love’: Girlfriend Pens Heartbreaking Tribute To LI Motorcyclist Killed In DWI Crash
‘My First Love’: Girlfriend Pens Heartbreaking Tribute To LI Motorcyclist Killed In DWI Crash A Long Island family is mourning the loss of a 24-year-old man whose life was cut short by an alleged drunk driver while riding his motorcycle. Jerry Diaz Jr., of Nesconset, was riding on Nesconset Highway in Stony Brook when he was struck by a pickup truck near New Moriches Road around 12:20 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, as Daily Voice reported. He died at the scene. Suffolk County Police arrested the pickup driver, 25-year-old Mark Anthony Giordano of St. James, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. In the days since, loved ones have flooded Diaz’ family with tributes and donations f…
Motorcyclist ID'd After Fatal Crash In Rochester Motorcyclist ID'd After Fatal Crash In Rochester
Motorcyclist ID'd After Fatal Crash In Rochester A Hudson Valley man was killed after his motorcycle veered off Route 209 in Ulster County. The crash happened around 6:10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1, in the town of Rochester, according to New York State Police. A 2003 Harley-Davidson was traveling southbound when, for reasons still under investigation, it left the roadway via the west shoulder and entered a wooded area. The rider, identified as Timothy Avery, 58, of Kerhonkson, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police at 845-344-5300 and reference case…
90-Year-Old Driver Killed In Schuylkill County Crash With Transit Van: Lehigh County Coroner 90-Year-Old Driver Killed In Schuylkill County Crash With Transit Van: Lehigh County Coroner
90-Year-Old Driver Killed In Schuylkill County Crash With Transit Van: Lehigh County Coroner A 90-year-old man was killed in a crash in Ryan Township, Schuylkill County on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office announced on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Raymond C. Dawson, 90, of Ryan Township, was pronounced dead at 4:44 p.m. at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, according to Coroner Daniel Buglio. Dawson died from multiple blunt force injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision, Buglio said. His manner of death was ruled accidental. The crash happened at approximately 1:03 p.m. on the 800 block of Barnsville Drive in Ryan Township. Investigators said Dawso…
Morris Plains Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In Labor Day Crash Morris Plains Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In Labor Day Crash
Morris Plains Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In Labor Day Crash A 36-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a Sussex County Labor Day crash, police said. On Monday, Sept. 1, around 1:32 p.m., troopers responded to County Road 521 near milepost 38.2, New Jersey State Police Trooper Christopher Postorino said. Efrain AlvaradoMaradiaga, 36, was operating a Kawasaki motorcycle south on County Road 521 when the motorcycle left the roadway to the left, struck a tree and overturned, Postorino said. AlvaradoMaradiaga died as a result of the crash. The crash remains under investigation, and no additional information is available, police said.
Motorcyclist Killed Crashing Into Box Truck On I-95: PA State Police Motorcyclist Killed Crashing Into Box Truck On I-95: PA State Police
Motorcyclist Killed Crashing Into Box Truck On I-95: PA State Police A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a box truck on Interstate 95 in Tinicum Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The crash happened at mile marker 11.0 southbound at 3:48 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31, according to the release. Athanasios Pilios, the operator of a black Harley Davidson motorcycle, struck the right rear corner of the box truck while traveling at a high rate of speed, witnesses told investigators. Troopers said Pilios was found lying in the center lane unconscious and was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS. The driver of the box truck and…
ID Released Of Man, 70, Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On Route 17 In Monroe (UPDATE) ID Released Of Man, 70, Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On Route 17 In Monroe (UPDATE)
ID Released Of Man, 70, Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On Route 17 In Monroe (Update) A 70-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Route 17 in Orange County.  The incident happened just before 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, when troopers responded to a crash near Exit 130A in the town of Monroe, New York State Police said on Friday, Aug. 29. According to investigators, a 2011 Mazda traveling westbound on Route 17 was seen by witnesses suddenly veering from the right lane into the left lane before swerving back. The vehicle then left the roadway, ran off the shoulder, and continued into a wooded area where it struck several trees before coming to a stop. …
Motorcyclist Ejected, Killed On NJ Turnpike In Edison: State Police Motorcyclist Ejected, Killed On NJ Turnpike In Edison: State Police
Motorcyclist Ejected, Killed On NJ Turnpike In Edison: State Police A 39-year-old man from Bristol, PA, was killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike early Sunday, Aug. 17, state police said. Just before 4 a.m., troopers responded to the south outer roadway at milepost 84.6 in Edison, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan. A GMC cargo van was traveling south on the outer roadway when a 39-year-old male from Bristol, PA, operating a Harley Davidson motorcycle, struck the GMC from behind, Marchan said. As a result of the crash, the operator of the motorcycle was ejected and killed, Marchan said. Identification of the deceased is pendin…
Motorcyclist Killed After High-Speed Crash In North Wildwood, Police Say Motorcyclist Killed After High-Speed Crash In North Wildwood, Police Say
Motorcyclist Killed After High-Speed Crash In North Wildwood, Police Say A motorcyclist was killed in a high-speed crash in  North Wildwood Friday, Aug. 15, police said. Just after 9:50 p.m., officers responded to a motor vehicle crash at 600 West Spruce Ave. where a black sport motorcycle was traveling west at a very high rate of speed, North Wildwood police said in a news release. The driver, who was not identified by police, lost control and went off the roadway, officers said. The North Wildwood Fire Department and medics from AtlantiCare provided medical assistance, and the driver was transported to Cooper University Hospital where he died o…
Police ID Braintree Man Killed Crossing Street In Randolph Police ID Braintree Man Killed Crossing Street In Randolph
Police ID Braintree Man Killed Crossing Street In Randolph A 49-year-old Braintree man was killed after a pickup truck crashed into him while walking in Randolph, authorities said. Leonard McStevens was crossing the road near 650 Mazzeo Drive (Route 139) around 9:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, when the truck crashed into him, the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office said. Paramedics rushed McStevens to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the truck, a 28-year-old man from Canton, remained at the scene, according to the DA’s office. No charges had been filed as of Wednesday evening, and the crash remains under invest…
30-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Luxury Sedan In Elmont: Nassau County Police 30-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Luxury Sedan In Elmont: Nassau County Police
30-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Luxury Sedan In Elmont: Nassau County Police A 30-year-old man riding a motorcycle was killed in a crash with a luxury sedan in Elmont, Nassau County police announced on Tuesday, July 22. The man was traveling westbound on 106th Avenue around 6:22 p.m. when a white 2025 Genesis sedan, heading north on Heathcote Road, struck him, detectives said. The motorcyclist was rushed to a nearby hospital by Nassau County Police Ambulance but was pronounced dead by a hospital physician. His name has not yet been released. The 25-year-old driver of the luxury Genesis sedan remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The Homicide Squa…
Scooter Rider Struck, Killed; Next-Of-Kin Still Sought: Lehigh County Coroner Scooter Rider Struck, Killed; Next-Of-Kin Still Sought: Lehigh County Coroner
Scooter Rider Struck, Killed; Next-Of-Kin Still Sought: Lehigh County Coroner A man riding a scooter was killed in a crash in Allentown, and authorities are now trying to locate his next-of-kin, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office announced on Wednesday, July 16. The victim, a 52-year-old man tentatively identified as “John Doe,” was traveling along North 8th Street just north of West Chew Street when he was struck by a vehicle, according to the coroner’s report. The impact ejected him onto the vehicle and then onto the roadway. The crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, near the intersection of North 8th and West Chew Streets in Allentown, Lehigh County. …
Bridgeport Woman, 81, Killed In Hit-Run Crash; Police Ask For Public's Help Bridgeport Woman, 81, Killed In Hit-Run Crash; Police Ask For Public's Help
Bridgeport Woman, 81, Killed In Hit-Run Crash; Police Ask For Public's Help An 81-year-old Connecticut woman has died after she was struck in a hit-and-run crash in Bridgeport over the weekend. Angela Pagan was struck near the corner of Park Avenue and Maplewood Avenue around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, authorities said. Multiple people called 911, and first responders were dispatched quickly to the scene. Paramedics rushed her to St. Vincent’s Hospital, where she died at approximately 10:29 p.m., officials said. Investigators said the driver who hit Pagan was heading north on Park Avenue, and they sped away from the scene after the crash. The fatal wreck remai…
Scooter Rider Killed By Unlicensed Driver In Manassas, Police Say Scooter Rider Killed By Unlicensed Driver In Manassas, Police Say
Scooter Rider Killed By Unlicensed Driver In Manassas, Police Say A 40-year-old man riding a scooter died after being struck by an SUV driver who didn’t have a valid license in Virginia, police said. Eric Corrales, 40, of Manassas, was riding a Ninebot KickScooter southbound on the sidewalk next to Portsmouth Road shortly before 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, according to the Prince William County Police Department. As Corrales entered the intersection at Ashland Avenue in Manassas — without stopping — he was struck by a 2020 Dodge Journey that was making a left onto the roadway. Corrales, who was not wearing a helmet, was taken to a nearby hospital. Investi…
Shocking Video Shows Colonie Cop Hit Man With Car, Killing Him Shocking Video Shows Colonie Cop Hit Man With Car, Killing Him
Shocking Video Shows Colonie Cop Hit Man With Car, Killing Him A security camera captured the moment an off-duty police officer hit and killed a man walking in the street in Upstate New York. The disturbing incident happened in Albany County, on Old Loudon Road in Colonie, shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, as Daily Voice previously reported. Security footage released by the New York Attorney General’s Office Wednesday, July 9, shows off-duty Colonie Police officer Jason Tusch striking 65-year-old John Bonds as the man pushed a cart near Purtell Avenue. Bonds, wearing a light-colored shirt and shorts, was launched into the air and out of frame in …
ID Released Of Woman, 23, Killed While Walking Against Traffic On I-87 In Yonkers (UPDATE) ID Released Of Woman, 23, Killed While Walking Against Traffic On I-87 In Yonkers (UPDATE)
ID Released Of Woman, 23, Killed While Walking Against Traffic On I-87 In Yonkers (Update) Authorities have released the identity of a woman who was struck and killed while walking on Interstate 87 in Westchester last week.  Mariely Chavez, age 23, was fatally struck while walking on I-87 South in Yonkers between Exits 6A and 6 on Thursday morning, July 3, New York State Police said on Monday, July 7.  No address for Chavez was given.  According to police, troopers were first alerted around 3:37 a.m. about a pedestrian walking northbound in the southbound lanes of the highway. Just minutes later, at around 3:43 a.m., they received a report that the woman had …
Mount Joy Man, 21, Killed Crashing Into Bridge Support On Route 283 In Manheim Township: Police Mount Joy Man, 21, Killed Crashing Into Bridge Support On Route 283 In Manheim Township: Police
Mount Joy Man, 21, Killed Crashing Into Bridge Support On Route 283 In Manheim Township: Police A 21-year-old driver from Mount Joy was killed when his car crashed into a bridge pillar along Route 283 in Lancaster County, police said. The fatal crash happened just after 3 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, in the eastbound lanes of the highway beneath the Strickler Road overpass in Rapho Township, according to a release from the Manheim Borough Police Department. Andrew Arbogast, most recently of Marietta, was alone in the vehicle when it left the roadway and slammed into the concrete pillar in the center median. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office. Ar…
Trenton Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle: Winslow Twp PD Trenton Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle: Winslow Twp PD
Trenton Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle: Winslow Twp PD A 46-year-old Trenton man was fatally hit by a car in Winslow on Saturday, June 28, authorities said. At 10:55 p.m., officers responded to a report of a person lying in the roadway near Route 30 and Pastore Orchards after they were struck by a vehicle while walking in the roadway, Winslow Township police said. The vehicle was traveling eastbound on Route 30 when it struck Andre Keith, police said. The driver remained on scene, police said. Well...... I'm not sure what to say about this.....another one of my brothers is gone.... Andre Keith man no!!!!!damn we... Posted by Barry Singlet…
Motorcyclist Kills Pedestrian In Wayne, Prosecutor Says Motorcyclist Kills Pedestrian In Wayne, Prosecutor Says
Motorcyclist Kills Pedestrian In Wayne, Prosecutor Says A 77-year-old Wayne man was killed after being struck by a motorcycle Friday morning, June 27, authorities said. The crash happened around 9:27 a.m. when the man was hit by a motorcycle while walking on Ratzer Road, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office and Wayne Police Chief Joseph Rooney.  He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the motorcycle remained on site and is cooperating with the investigation, officials said. The incident is under investigation by the Wayne Police Department and the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities have not yet r…
115 MPH Motorcycle Chase Ends In Deadly Crash In Virginia, State Police Say 115 MPH Motorcycle Chase Ends In Deadly Crash In Virginia, State Police Say
115 MPH Motorcycle Chase Ends In Deadly Crash In Virginia, State Police Say A motorcyclist died after hitting 115 miles per hour and initiating a police pursuit that ended in a deadly crash in Virginia, authorities said. Around 1 a.m. Thursday, June 27, a Virginia State Police trooper attempted to stop a motorcycle clocked at 115 mph on southbound I-495 near Eisenhower Avenue, a spokesperson for the department said. The rider refused to stop, launching a pursuit that continued onto I-95 and then Route 1 via Exit 152A. The chase ended when the rider lost control, went off the left side of Route 1, and slammed into the median. The rider was ejected and pronounced d…
Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting Deer, Struck by Oncoming Car In Bethany: 'Devastating Loss' Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting Deer, Struck by Oncoming Car In Bethany: 'Devastating Loss'
Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting Deer, Struck by Oncoming Car In Bethany: 'Devastating Loss' A motorcyclist was killed after he was thrown from his bike after hitting a deer, before an oncoming car ran over him, authorities said.  Philip Labonte, 37, of Thomaston, was riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle on Route 69 in Bethany Monday night, June 23, around 9:30 p.m. when he struck the deer, Connecticut State Police said.  The impact threw him from the motorcycle and onto the highway.  A 37-year-old Prospect man in a Subaru Impreza passed through the area a few moments later and crashed into Labonte's body.  Labonte was pronounced dead at the scene.  The…
Motorcyclist Dies After Slamming Into Ditch In Adams County: Coroner Motorcyclist Dies After Slamming Into Ditch In Adams County: Coroner
Motorcyclist Dies After Slamming Into Ditch In Adams County: Coroner A motorcyclist was killed in a violent single-vehicle crash in Butler Township, Adams County early Monday morning, June 23, emergency dispatchers confirmed. The wreck happened around 4:30 a.m. in the 600 block of Heidlersburg Road near Guernsey Road, authorities said. No other vehicles were involved. Cory Higgs, 34, of Biglerville, was identified as the victim, Adams County Coroner Francis Dutrow announced. He died at the scene from multiple blunt force injuries. His death was ruled accidental. The crash closed Heidlersburg Road (Route 234) between Old Carlisle and Guernsey roads for sever…
25-Year-Old Belleplain Woman Killed In Route 550 Crash: NJSP 25-Year-Old Belleplain Woman Killed In Route 550 Crash: NJSP
25-Year-Old Belleplain Woman Killed In Route 550 Crash: Njsp A 25-year-old Belleplain woman was killed in a crash on Route 550 in Cape May County early Thursday morning, June 19. At 3:34 a.m., troopers responded to County Road 550 West in Dennis Township after a Honda Civic veered off the roadway to the right and crashed into a tree, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The driver, Gabrielle Platt, sustained fatal injuries, Lebron said. I will forever love you and be grateful for all of the loving memories we have made together. From a very young age, the... Posted by Noah Platt on Thursday, June 19, 2025 Gabby P…
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In Milford I-95 Crash; Body Wasn't Found For 12 Hours Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In Milford I-95 Crash; Body Wasn't Found For 12 Hours
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In Milford I-95 Crash; Body Wasn't Found For 12 Hours The body of a 31-year-old motorcyclist who died after crashing into a metal post on I-95 went undiscovered for nearly 12 hours, Connecticut State Police said. Jose Febus Rivera, of Hamden, was riding his motorcycle between 12:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, when he crashed near the Milford Parkway exit (Exit 38)on I-95 north, according to authorities. Investigators believe Rivera veered into a grassy area off the exit, where he struck a metal reflector post and several sand barrels. The collision ejected him and the motorcycle down an embankment into a nearby wooded area. Milfo…
Head-On Crash Kills Two Drivers In Franklin County: PSP Chambersburg Head-On Crash Kills Two Drivers In Franklin County: PSP Chambersburg
Head-On Crash Kills Two Drivers In Franklin County: PSP Chambersburg Two men were killed in a head-on crash on Path Valley Road in Franklin County, Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg announced on Tuesday, June 10. The fatal wreck happened around 7:05 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, in the 17500 block of Route 75 in Fannett Township, according to Trooper Steven A. Lopez. A 55-year-old man from Greene Township was driving southbound when his vehicle crossed into the northbound lane and struck an oncoming vehicle at the 12 o’clock position, troopers said. The other vehicle was being driven by a 30-year-old man from Prince George’s County, Maryland. Both men …
Maryland Man ID’d As Victim In Deadly Hit-Run On Gainesville Highway, Police Say Maryland Man ID’d As Victim In Deadly Hit-Run On Gainesville Highway, Police Say
Maryland Man ID’d As Victim In Deadly Hit-Run On Gainesville Highway, Police Say A Maryland man was fatally struck while crossing a highway in Northern Virginia, and police are still working to identify the driver who fled the scene. Timothy Scott Rinehart, 44, of Laurel, was killed early Thursday, June 5, while attempting to cross Lee Highway near Virginia Oaks Drive in Gainesville, according to the Prince William County Police Department on Monday, June 9. Officers were called to the intersection around 1:57 a.m., where they found Rinehart dead at the scene. Police said the driver who hit him sped away. "The investigation revealed the driver of an unknown vehicle was…
Mahopac Man Killed After Motorcycle Tire Blows Out In I-87 Crash In Hudson Valley Mahopac Man Killed After Motorcycle Tire Blows Out In I-87 Crash In Hudson Valley
Mahopac Man Killed After Motorcycle Tire Blows Out In I-87 Crash In Hudson Valley A Putnam County man was killed in a motorcycle crash on the New York State Thruway in Ulster County after a tire blowout caused him to be thrown from his bike, authorities said. Martin T. Muller, 62, of Mahopac, died after a crash on Interstate 87 near Exit 18 in New Paltz around 7:43 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, May 28.  Troopers responded to reports of a motorcycle down in the northbound lanes. An initial investigation found that Muller was riding a 2009 Harley-Davidson when the rear tire blew out, causing the bike to turn sideways and roll i…
Woman, 85, Killed In Memorial Day Crash In Elizabethtown: Police Woman, 85, Killed In Memorial Day Crash In Elizabethtown: Police
Woman, 85, Killed In Memorial Day Crash In Elizabethtown: Police An elderly woman was killed in a crash in Elizabethtown on Memorial Day, police announced on Monday, May 26. The 85-year-old from James Buchanan Drive in Elizabethtown was fatally struck by a vehicle at the intersection of South Market Street (PA Route 230) and West Bainbridge Street (PA Route 241) shortly after 9 a.m., according to Elizabethtown Borough Police. She succumbed to her injuries at the scene. Her identity is being withheld pending family notification. The crash remains under investigation by Officer Gregory Riehl, with oversight from Chief Derek A. Koch. Anyone with informatio…
Driver Killed Checking On Disabled Vehicle In Greenwich Hit-Run Crash; Police Look For Ford Van Driver Killed Checking On Disabled Vehicle In Greenwich Hit-Run Crash; Police Look For Ford Van
Driver Killed Checking On Disabled Vehicle In Greenwich Hit-Run Crash; Police Look For Ford Van A man was fatally struck on I-95 early Sunday morning, May 18, after stepping out of his disabled vehicle, police said. Investigators are now asking for the public’s help in tracking down the driver responsible. Cristhian Eduardo Carvajal Saldana, 31, of White Plains, New York, was checking on his vehicle about a half-mile from Exit 3 around 4:30 a.m. when he was hit, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers were already en route to assist with the stalled car when they received word that the driver had been struck. Emergency crews responded quickly, but Saldana was pronounced dead a…